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[Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Senior-Project-Manager-Central-Maintenance-Projects-FL-33410/1444583300/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NextEra Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) / Senior Project Manager - Central Maintenance Projects ## Job description ### Requisition ID 98317 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific Description The Senior Project Manager – Central Maintenance Projects is responsible for leading and managing capital and maintenance projects across FPL's fossil generating fleet from inception through closeout. This role serves as the primary project owner, ensuring safe execution, budget adherence, schedule performance, and regulatory compliance across all project phases. Reporting Structure Reports to the PGD Central Maintenance Manager. Works in close collaboration with Plant Operations, Engineering, Procurement (ISC), Environmental, Regulatory, Finance, and EPC/contractor teams. ### Key Responsibilities Project Development Identify and initiate projects through site requirements, corporate/fleet initiatives, or service requests Lead scope development, classification, and study phase determination Develop preliminary budgets, schedules, and risk assessments Prepare and present business cases using NPV, CPVRR, and payback analyses Obtain funding approval and establish WBS, including retirement unit considerations Configure Maximo Work Orders (with MOC checklist), NextProject and Horizon tools setup Engineering & Design Form and lead cross-functional project teams Select project delivery strategy (EPC / Procure-Construct / Construct-Only) Oversee engineering package development and design review cycles Manage permitting processes and approval gates Ensure WBS alignment and tool integration throughout Procurement Lead ISC procurement process including PO classification decisions (Competitive Bid, Single/Sole Source, PDS) Develop ISN bidders lists and manage bid evaluation (technical and commercial) Lead contract negotiations and execute Purchase Orders Ensure procurement activities align with project schedule and budget Execution Own overall project budget, schedule, and performance during construction Coordinate permitting, contractor mobilization, and field execution activities Maintain reporting cadence and stakeholder communication Drive acceptance testing and turnover to operations Closeout Complete all closeout documentation, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned Manage final PO closure, Maximo updates, and archive filing Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are fulfilled Highly ### Preferred Qualifications B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline) - 10+ years of project management experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or utility environments - Demonstrated experience managing projects from $1M to $50M+ Proficiency with Maximo, Horizon, NextProject, and standard project controls tools - Strong knowledge of EPC contracting, ISC procurement processes, and capital project delivery Working knowledge of NERC, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to fossil generating facilities M.S. in Engineering or M.B.A. PMP certification or equivalent Experience with gas turbine, combined cycle, or fossil plant maintenance and capital projects Familiarity with CPVRR, NPV, and utility financial modeling methodologies Experience with no reportable safety events track record in large construction environments ### Core Competencies Project leadership and cross-functional team management Risk identification, mitigation, and decision-making under uncertainty Contract and vendor management Financial acumen and budget ownership Clear and concise executive-level communication Safety-first mindset and operational excellence orientation ### Job Overview Employees in this job are accountable for providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective implementation of assigned and approved capital projects. The position is responsible for establishing a single point of ownership and accountability for non-major maintenance capital projects within FPL or NextEra. Individuals in this role devise standardized PM processes and controls for reporting and contracting practices throughout that ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and terms and conditions that provide a reasonable rate of return, address governmental compliance, cure personnel and property risk issues, and impart high quality and schedule adherence. ### Job Duties & Responsibilities Develops contractor work scopes Refines specifications Estimates jobs Develops and administers contracts Procures materials and services Administers field contract Performs other job-related duties as assigned ### Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 4+ years ### Preferred Qualifications None NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. ### Employee Group Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Project Management Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-FB1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US[Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Senior-Project-Manager-Central-Maintenance-Projects-FL-33410/1444583300/) ## Hiring at NextEra Energy - Open jobs: 284 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026 [All NextEra Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at NextEra Energy ### [Associate ROCC Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/619bc7c512b476eb4ce5/) Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US ### [PGD Business Services Coordinator I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/e98084e1560dcbc0786e/) Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US ### [Power Generation Engineering Leader - Wind Blades and Structures](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/362e81192f79304bf60e/) Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US ### [Power Generation Technical Services Leader - FPL Solar & Energy Storage Training](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/15c2aed446cc34cc9d57/) Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US ### [Principal Programmer Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/cc8c69ee3423af6ab97c/) Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Engineer - Capital Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/28010632c809f38acea9/) BAE Systems · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States ### [Industrial Projects - Project Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/ab813caee890ba31fcf2/) Deutsche Post · Seattle, Washington, United States of America ### [Central Fill: Production Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/1c4ab55e0c4845ae7ec6/) Albertsons · Irving, TX, United States ### [Industrial Projects - Senior Project Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/85d177944782ede967b3/) Deutsche Post · Houston, Texas, United States of America ### [Remote - Sr. Infor LN Functional Consultant - Projects & Project Pegging](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/fd53892160b3c926a873/) NTT · San Diego, CA, US, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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